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In reply to the discussion: Let's assume Holmes is found guilty of all charges. Death penalty or life? [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)22. what a remarkably inane quote.
Of course, I've never thought much of Heinlein's work.
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Let's assume Holmes is found guilty of all charges. Death penalty or life? [View all]
Johnny Rico
Jul 2012
OP
I agree with you. Besides that it isn't going to bring the dead back. However, he'll
southernyankeebelle
Jul 2012
#131
life in prison is far worse than death, imo. Being caged up like a rat is living death nt
steve2470
Jul 2012
#15
My intellect says life in prison. My emotional side says boil him in oil. n/t
backscatter712
Jul 2012
#32
the death penalty is a reactionary step away from civilization and the kinder and gentler world -
Douglas Carpenter
Jul 2012
#35
If you're gonna give him the electric chair, make sure you "forget" to wet the sponge...
backscatter712
Jul 2012
#51
i dont think there's any doubt to his guilt-so in this case no innocent person will be executed
leftyohiolib
Jul 2012
#43
I knew one of the managers from that Chuck E Cheese Massacre - met him after the fact
Panasonic
Jul 2012
#108
"If" killing is wrong. Key word. It depends on the circumstances and who is being killed.
Johnny Rico
Jul 2012
#65
I say make him live every fucking day that its possible for the body to stay alive
madokie
Jul 2012
#63
Government "Covert assignations"...what does the recent Secret Service sex scandle have
Johnny Rico
Jul 2012
#68
Time in a forensic psychiatric facility until *well* (if that ever happens), then
cbayer
Jul 2012
#88
If he spends time in a forensic facility, it will be because he was found incompetent to stand trial
amandabeech
Jul 2012
#97
Able to stand trial vs. not guilty by reason of insanity are very different, you are right.
cbayer
Jul 2012
#135
I vote for Death by Shootin Squad or Solitary Confinement for LIFE.
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jul 2012
#107
Heinous crime? Check. Certainty of agency? Check. Mitigating circumstances? dunno yet
aikoaiko
Jul 2012
#117
OP is PPR as a repeat disruptor. Go back to free republic, you gun loving death loving troll.
Electric Monk
Jul 2012
#136
As always, life. The death penalty is just one more example of uniquely American insanity. n/t
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2012
#148
Life. Living in a 64 sq. ft cell for the next 60 years is a better penalty than death.
madinmaryland
Jul 2012
#178
Life, no parole, work 6 days a week, to earn proceeds that go 100% to victims families, mandatory
patrice
Jul 2012
#202
!00 years for each count Consecutive. Then possibly parol after he completes 50%.
Vincardog
Jul 2012
#204
Multi-life sentences back to back and released into general population.
part man all 86
Jul 2012
#208